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The above photograph was taken by Holly Baumann of Clearwater, FL and appeared in their local newspaper (Tampa Bay Times). I miss hanging out at the beach, especially in the off season when some of the most amazing weather fronts move into the area. As I write this, here in Northern Virginia we are expecting snow. The plows and salt trucks are at the ready. Alas, salt is for the ocean…. 😦